[It Worked!] Does the 1994 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Omegaman
Member since February 2023 • 93 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 1994 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab keys?

Posted on September 23, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 24, 2024

Replies (3)

Codemaster
Member • 103 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1994 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 146 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 1994 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab.

September 25, 2024 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 40 posts

I have the same 1994 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab and I'm also trying to find the key code.

September 26, 2024 Reply

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